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Treason Prosecutions

The rare instances of treason prosecutions in the United States, often involving wartime betrayal or aiding enemies.

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Jan 24, 2026
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What exactly does the U.S. Constitution define as treason and how often has it been prosecuted?

The U.S. Constitution narrowly defines treason as either “levying war” against the or “adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort,” and imposes special evidentiary and punishment limits to...

Jan 27, 2026
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How many people have been charged with treason in the US since 2001?

has been federally indicted for treason in the since 2001: , whose 2006 indictment accused him of giving “aid and comfort” to ; he was never tried and was later killed abroad (indictment in 2006) . Mu...